UK boy's name
Jayceon
A masculine name of English origin meaning "successful and victorious warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jayceon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jayceon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2009 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Jayceon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jayceon ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 boys were registered as Jayceon.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jayceon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Jayceon mean?
The name Jayceon has its roots in the Greek language and can be traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "Iakobos," which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." This name was later Latinized as "Jacobus" and eventually evolved into various forms across different cultures and languages.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jayceon can be found in ancient Greek literature, where it was used as a variant of the more common name Jacob. In the New Testament of the Bible, the name appears as "James," which is the English translation of the Greek name "Iakobos."
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jayceon or its variations. One of the most famous was Jayceon of Nisibis (c. 338-363), a renowned Christian scholar and bishop who played a crucial role in the development of early Christian theology. Another prominent figure was Jayceon the Stylite (c. 454-522), a Syrian ascetic and monk who lived atop a pillar for over 30 years.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jayceon gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. One notable bearer was Jayceon of Voragine (c. 1230-1298), an Italian chronicler and archbishop of Genoa, who is best known for his influential work "The Golden Legend," a collection of hagiographies.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jayceon continued to be used, although it was often anglicized or adapted to local languages. One notable figure from this era was Jayceon Andreae (1528-1590), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.
In more recent times, the name Jayceon has been used by several notable individuals, including Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born 1979), better known as The Game, an American rapper and actor. Another prominent bearer of the name is Jayceon Dolhide (born 1988), an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Jay Lethal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jayceon over time
The chart below shows babies named Jayceon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jayceon, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayceon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jayceon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3918 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jayceon
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jayceon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jayceon in the UK right now?
In 2016, Jayceon was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jayceon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Jayceon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jayceon?
A masculine name of English origin meaning "successful and victorious warrior".
How many people are called Jayceon in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Jayceon across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.